Everyone has been raving about coconut oil recently. Apparently it whitens teeth, moisturizes the skin, makes a great hair mask, you can cook with it, etc. Frankly, I get really irritated with these kinds of fads. I’ve actually had to stay off Pinterest for the past week because if I see another post about “oil pulling” or pan fried coconut kale, I’m going to lose it. I may, however, have to eat my words a bit.

A friend told me that coconut oil makes a really good eye makeup remover. I was skeptical, as I wear a lot of waterproof eye makeup; and I wear a lot of eye makeup in general. I had a jar that I purchased last year from Trader Joes, so I gave it a try; and it totally works.
<div>Coconut oil will be in a solid form in the jar. Scoop out a nickel-sized amount and emulsify it with your fingers. Your body heat will melt the oil quickly. You don’t need to add water or anything, the oil will instantly begin to break down your shadow, liner, and mascara. I was surprised that although it did leave the skin around my eyes feeling moisturized, it didn’t feel greasy after I washed my face. I have to think that the oil has beneficial properties for the delicate eye area. My friend may be on to something here.</div>
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<div>Coconut oil, like all oil, has a shelf life and can go bad.  Make sure your oil is fresh before you put it anywhere near your eyes!</div>
Sometimes it’s ok to hop on the bandwagon.